Timber Creek - GE 74-94 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

Timber Creek - GE 74-94 is a gas extraction facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 15.1 miles west of Cokedale. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is part of a region with significant natural gas production, often associated with the Raton Basin. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and initial gas processing before transmission. Timber Creek - GE 74-94 contributes to the regional gas supply infrastructure, supporting local energy needs and downstream markets. Its location in a rural area of Colorado reflects common siting for extraction facilities, with considerations for environmental management and community safety. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the state's gas production landscape.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and piñon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing immediate community exposure. However, gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions and water resources through hydraulic fracturing. Seismic hazard in the area is generally low, but climate hazards include drought and wildfire risk, which may affect operations and infrastructure integrity.